The World of Actura (Worldbuilding)
Most civilizations housed a standing army, and frequently used them too: but only in minor skirmishes and border disputes.
A Bully's Kindness - Part 1 - The Bully
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ after that skirmish at school, jay and pots figured out that their dad had died that day in a horrible accident. he was working at his business office during the early shift and one of the scientists, dr. rock, spilled acid on him.
Blessing in Disguise Part 2
The orders for weapons never seem to end even though i hear news of victorious skirmishes. can't complain though, its money for my pocket nonetheless."
(Insert Fancy Letters Here) Ch 2
She took just the slightest delay "i believe that an android with the knowledge of earth before our relocation could assist in the scholars skirmishes sir!" she felt her body quake on the inside.
"A Team Player" - Story by Kaz
After the drills came the skirmishes, and jace was concerned he wasn't going to perform at the level he should be.
The Argonian Chronicles: Scout's Honor
Though it was only small skirmishes back then, the conflict has now become a full out war with the death of high king torygg. the last news received of the war was king ulfric being captured, then escaping with the supposed dragon attacks.
Transfurred 2
Aside from the skirmish, the horse didn’t seem to be dangerous. “who are you?” rumble asked. “it’s me, jack,” the horse snickered, enjoying the look of shock given to him.
Introduction to Invasion
"the skirmish on mimosen was tiring, not for the combat, but mostly because the mimosen people were good at hiding." "i can imagine that would be frustrating."
Digiverse Chapter 1
With that realization now clear to him, natsuru felt even more guilt for constantly calling dinohumon a demon during their skirmish; he mentally called himself an ass for his actions.
Firedancer 3: the Lesson
Thus, they waged a campaign of guerrilla tactics consisting of night raids and hit and run skirmishes which were mostly aimed at the victor of battles between the hyenas and the lions.
Chapter 4: Karen's Lament
Supposedly some odd miles into lord darren's territory, there was your typical skirmish. dear, don't hold my hand so tight, i'm a hundred and seventy five years old and very brittle. my, if the wind blew too hard... whoosh! i'd blow away."
A knight's Journey
But in the end of the fiery skirmish, an empire rose. a true empire, dedicated to humanity, called bestiyton. after its rise, true peace came to humanity, but alas, even with a utopian empire, conflict still bruised in the hearts of men.